Why This Kolaveri (stylised as ''Y this Kolaveri'') was an Indian

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show that ran on

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. It was a singing show featuring the contestants attempting to sing while various attempts were made to disrupt their performance.

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hosted the show. The first episode premiered on 14 December 2013, and the 44th and last episode on 18 May 2014.

Game format

''Why This Kolaveri'' is based on the American game show ''

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'' and the British game show ''

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'', as it deals with participants having to sing while avoiding challenging situations. Unlike its American counterpart, the obstacles in this show were far less severe and were restricted to conditions like "standing on a two-tonne block of ice" and "walking blindfolded through a cactus maze".

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